Melanie is a force to be reckoned with and when we first started talking about The Tired Mamas Project, she was at the top of my list of women to highlight. She lights up every room she’s in, has the kindest soul and radiates love. Melanie is a single mother to her son, Taj, and they currently live in West Seattle, WA. She owns and operates We Free Hearts, co-owns the nonprofit One Million Tampons, and is also a musician in the band, Push4Luv.
Read MoreWell, it’s no surprise that I love this location in Pioneer Square and any opportunity I have to be here, I take it. Kimjoy and Dimitri are such a delight. They are both insanely good looking, and so easy to shoot. They would have these quiet moments to themselves where they’d both start cracking up and moments later, they’d be hugging and be so naturally into each other. It’s not often that you meet couples that are affectionate and comfortable with a camera in their face, all at once.
Read MoreI love, love, love downtown Ballard. It’s romantic, nostalgic, and one of my ideal backdrops for photos in Seattle. This duo met me for cocktails in Percy and Co (because I’m a sucker for a pisco sour) and we each had a beverage while I snapped some shots inside. Afterwards, we stopped into Salt & Straw and perched down into the sweetest storefront nook, that had twinkle lights strung and a staircase. It was pretty meant to be.
Read MoreAngelene is many things wrapped into one. She’s an incredible writer, friend, wife and cat/dog mom. She’s an insane baker and coffee maker. She has the most contagious laugh that makes you want to be in on the joke even if you’re not in the room. Especially if you’re not in the room. I think they call that FOMO.
Read MoreThese two met with they were in high school and have been together for nearly 13 years (INCREDIBLE and that’s almost half my lifespan). They’re clearly the best of friends and were making each other laugh from the minute we started.
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